14th Aug 2009, 22:33

The problem is that someone keeps installing the lowest quality brake pads and rotors on your car. They buy their parts from the lowest bidder and this presents a problem. You should buy the original brake linings from the dealership parts department and have a reputable mechanic install them for you. Aftermarket brake replacement parts have always been junk. It's not a problem with your SUV. It's the parts supplier/manufacturers fault.

Also the disc brakes on the back are just a gimmick. It doesn't improve things since over 85 percent of the braking action takes place up front. It's better to use drums on the rear plus they last longer if it's a drum and it's cheaper from the get go saving everyone money. And I do like saving money.

Technology is counter-intuitive. Bet you didn't know that propellers are more fuel efficient than jet engines. The manufacturers created "Turbo-fans" just to humor people into thinking they are flying something new and better and still improve fuel economy to a degree. But turbo-props are still more fuel efficient.

27th Jul 2010, 05:38

I've read somewhere that GM's been buying their brake rotors from China and are made from recycled metals.

GM has warping/gouging rotor issues on numerous vehicles. On my 03 Impala, after my 2nd set in one year, I switched to slotted/cross-drilled rotors and ceramic pads. Not a peep from them since. My 06 Grand Prix brakes were crap also.

Turbo-Jets are utilized for their speed, altitude, vibration reduction and maneuverability capabilities in relation to their size. USAF since 2005 :)